Kamal Ghorui
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 Session 2 application correction window will close today, February 28, 2026, at 11:50 PM. Candidates who want to make changes in their application form must complete the process before the deadline on the official website.The correction window was opened by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on February 27, 2026. Once the window closes, no further changes will be allowed. After this, the agency will release the advance city intimation slip and the Session 2 admit card.
Who can use the JEE Main 2026 correction window?
The correction window is open for:
- Candidates who applied as fresh applicants for
JEE Main 2026 Session 2 - Candidates who appeared in
JEE Main 2026 Session 1 and also registered for Session 2
However, the fields that can be edited differ for existing and new candidates.
JEE Main 2026 application correction for existing candidates
Existing candidates are those who:
- Registered during the Session 1 application period (October 31 to November 27, 2025), and
- Applied again for Session 2 between February 1 and February 25, 2026
These candidates can edit the following details:
- Course or paper selected
- Medium of the question paper
- State code of eligibility
- Choice of examination cities (from available options)
- Class 10 and Class 12 educational details
- Gender and category
- Identity details (only if registration was done using an identity proof other than Aadhaar)
- Fee payment details, if required
Candidates may have to pay an additional correction fee, depending on the changes made.
JEE Main 2026 application correction for new candidates
New candidates are those who:
- Applied only for JEE Main 2026 Session 2 between February 1 and February 25, 2026
These candidates cannot change:
- Mobile number and email address
- Permanent and present address
- Emergency contact details
- Live or uploaded photograph
They can change or edit:
- Candidate’s name or father’s or mother’s name
- Class 10 and Class 12 educational details
- State code of eligibility
- Date of birth
- Gender, category, sub-category, or PwD status (if not verified through the UDID portal)
- Signature
- Paper opted for
- Based on changes in address details, candidates may also update:
- Examination city choice
- Medium of examination
Identity details can be corrected only if the candidate registered using an identity proof other than Aadhaar.Candidates should make corrections carefully, as no further chance to edit the application form will be given after the deadline. Direct link to edit your form is available here.
